Lose the Cable Without Sacrificing Your Tone

With a Line 6 Relay G50 digital wireless guitar system, you can break free from your amp and pedalboard! This wireless system features 12 user-selectable channels, a wide 10 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response, 2.4 GHz band broadcast for interference-free performance, compander-free operation so your tone won't sound squashed, and much more. To get started, just add the system's stompbox-style receiver to your pedalboard, clip the transmitter to your guitar strap, and choose a channel.

Power Up and Play without Ever Tripping on a Cable

The Relay G50 digital wireless guitar system works right out of the box, allowing you to enjoy playing guitar wirelessly without having to scan for open channels or reference Web sites for rules and restrictions. The Relay G50 wireless rig features 24-bit A/D conversion with a wide 10 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and dynamic range of up to 118 dB -- so you'll preserve the full, natural tone of your guitar or bass without adding noise.

Compander-Free Operation

Older analog VHF of UHF wireless systems use companding (compression and expansion) to send and receive audio -- which can squash your dynamics and suck the life out of your tone. Unlike those analog systems, the Relay G50 sends a full-bandwidth, 24-bit digital signal, so you get the sound you're used to from a wired system. Line 6's exclusive Virtual Wire Transmission (VWT) technology provides excellent transient response, full-range frequency response, and wide dynamic range.

Cable Tone Simulation Onboard

When you plug into a guitar amplifier or pedalboard with an analog cable, your tone is affected by the impedance of that cable. So if you've dialed in your amp's tone settings while plugged in, you may notice your wireless system sounding a little too bright or present in comparison. Take the edge off your tone, and add the sound of your cable back into the mix with the Line 6 Relay G50's built-in cable tone simulator. Just flip the Cable Tone switch on the receiver to put Line 6's DSP expertise to work modeling the sound of a 15-foot or 30-foot analog cable. Now, you can switch back and forth between wired and wireless without having to adjust the tone settings on your amplifier.

Sayonara, Interference

Digital Channel Lock (DCL) technology automatically locks out all sources of interference so that when you perform, you hear just your guitar, not static. Likewise, the system operates in the 2.4 GHz broadcast band, which avoids interference caused by TV stations, public safety broadcasts, cell phone towers, and other high-powered sources.

Consumer Alert
Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC's wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones

NOTE: None of the wireless systems we carry are capable of violating the FCC guidelines stated above. We are presenting this information as a matter of legally required disclosure.

If you have additional warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer at 818-575-3600

Line 6 Relay G50 Wireless Guitar System

Line 6 Relay digital wireless guitar systems are hassle-free and work right out of the box. Power up, pick a channel, and go! Put analog wireless to shame. All channels in all Relay digital wireless systems work all the time -- there's no website to reference and no need to scan for open channels.

Cable Tone Simulation

Using a cable and a wireless system? Now you can switch back and forth without having to adjust the tone settings on your amplifier. Relay digital wireless systems feature a Cable Tone Simulator, which lets you match the sound of your Relay to the sound of your cable.

Digital Channel Lock

Exclusive DCL (Digital Channel Lock) technology automatically locks out all sources of interference. The only sound that will come out of your amplifier is you - not static, not Top 40 radio, just you. Guaranteed.

The best way to avoid interference? Don't get in its way. Relay digital wireless systems broadcast in the 2.4GHz band, which successfully avoids interference caused by TV stations, public safety broadcasts, cell phone towers, and other high-powered sources.

Full Quality, No Matter What

Whether you're playing two feet from your Relay or at the edge of its range, you get the same great specs: full frequency response, superior dynamic range, cable-inspired dependability, and 24-bit A/D conversion.

Consumer Alert
Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC's wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones

NOTE: None of the wireless systems we carry are capable of violating the FCC guidelines stated above. We are presenting this information as a matter of legally required disclosure.

zZounds Expert Review

Sometimes you gotta get up and boogie, dance around your singer, surf the crowd from the stage to the bar, hang from the rafters while one-handed tapping, throw a guitar to your bass player mid-song, whip your guitar around your body, back flip off the drum riser, or get some fresh air during a solo. Or maybe you just don't want to be tethered to your pedalboard. If you want to move around, and sacrificing your tone is not an option, this Line 6 digital wireless system is just what you need. It offers crystal clarity, unlike the analog systems of the past which leave your tone sounding like it's under a blanket in the next room. I choose gear based on dependability more than the "wow factor," and the beauty of a system like the Line 6 Relay G50 is that it's something you don't notice, period. When you're free to worry about how to segue way in to your next jam, instead of worrying about drop-outs and zapped tone, you won't think twice about this system. It's simply dependable -- and what more do you want out of your rig? Oh, one for each guitarist? They've got you covered: you can run up to 12 total and you don't need to worry about any crosstalk between bandmates or CB radios in the parking lot interfering with your rad behind-the-head solo. Don't try any of the stuff I said at the beginning at home -- try it at your next gig.

zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"Great sound, insane range! I got so far away I couldn't find my amp!"

Sound:
Very good, very close. The cable length selector rolls off the highs as you extend the 'length'
Feature:
Receiver fits a stomp box footprint.
The Mute button is essential if you change guitars onstage. Another really great feature is that the receiver gets battery life updates from the transmitter, so you can read the battery life without twisting yourself into a pretzel, or removing the belt pack. A great feature for live.work.
One minor 'gotcha' to watch for: if you're groping around back to clip this to your belt, it's quite easy to snag the battery cover release and de-power the unit, not to mention dropping batteries onto the stage
The cover is unfortunately placed right where it's most convenient to grab it for this purpose. Mine has a little piece of painter's tape over it now.
I don't find the cable selector at all useful; it offers nothing that can't be easily dialed up from the amp, and it smacks of tech for tech's sake. I truly love these guys and their insane obsession with modelling everything on the planet, but what's next, a guitar pick thickness and density simulator?
Ease of Use:
If you don't know how to install batteries and connect audio cords, you could be in for a rough time. Get that bit down and it starts right out of the box. Defaults to Channel 1. The only thing I learned from the manual is that you can use both input buttons simultaneously to lock the unit on and in its current config. Very handy on stage; you can't accidentally power it down or change channels by hitting a button
Quality:
Metal construction, made for the stage. Can't comment on reliability, as I have not had it long.
Value:
It's not cheap, that's for sure, and if you are only playing smaller venues with not too many other wireless channels, check out the G30, at $100 less. It's a high quality product, and that has value for professional and amateur alike.
Manufacturer Support:
Previous good support from L6 on other products.
The Wow Factor:
How many other products will let you rock out while riding a horse?
On a more serious note, it's great for both live and home studio work; it's very handy to be able to put an amp in a closet to keep the volume manageable for other players or neighbors, and play without a cable. I've even stuck a mic'ed amp into a car in a friend's garage so he could get that maxed out sound without fear of eviction.
Overall:
Well-built, clean and exceptionally close to cable sound
Just kidding, although the 200' range is a conservative estimate: I live on a farm and got at least 300' away before I dropped signal, and there were two insulated walls between me and the receiver. Unless you're playing solo, you can't get past 80-100' anyway, without playing out of time due to the delay in the sound reaching you; that extra power just makes for a great signal when you're closer.

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"THIS is your wireless rig, guitarists!"

Sound:
I've had mine about a year and gig pretty regularly with it. The sound is as close to having a cable in your guitar as you can get with a wireless rig. I'm (currently) using it with a Duncan SH-10 "Full Shred" passive pickup into a tuner and Marshall TSL-60. It's definitely the "hottest" wireless system out there. My previously wireless (which shall go nameless) just didn't have near the volume needed to get the sound I could get with a cable, but the G50 does the job better than any other wireless system I've gotten my hands on.
Feature:
I really like the battery indicators, both on the transmitter and the reciever unit. You don't have to look close and see how many "bars" you have left. If it's not shining green, it's time to swap. There's no plastic chassis on the G50 which makes me feel better about thrashing around if the show calls for it. There's also a "cable simulator" which you can use to dial in different lengths. I find it just gives the signal darker and darker tones depending on how far you turn it up. As I'm going for brighter tones to offset my lead player's dark rhythm tone, I don't need it. I gave it a "9" because I'd like to see an additional feature to increase the signal strength for passive pickups like the Duncan "Full Shred". It's close, but it's still not as "brilliant" as using an actual cable. For active pickup players, you got nothin' to worry about.
Ease of Use:
I did read the manual, but it doesn't require that you do to make it do the job. If you have more than one person in the band using a G50 unit, you'll wanna read up on choosing a signal and labeling your particular transmitter on the LCD readout screen.
Quality:
The G50 is absolutely roadworthy (that's where I'm using it). I tend to baby my gear as much as possible and since it's not a stompbox, it doesn't face the rigors of gigging that my tuner or channel switcher do on a nightly basis. Just take care of your gear. If you don't have to beat it to death, don't. Pretty simple advice.
Value:
They say "you get what you pay for". With the G50, you will and it's worth every cent.
Manufacturer Support:
Haven't had a single issue so I can't comment on this.
The Wow Factor:
It's pretty to look at, but I decideed to get mine after trying a friend's G50. The sound was there, the feel was solid. Sure, it cost more than my $75 rig I had before, but it was totally worth it.
Overall:
I'm extremely satisfied with the G50. No dropouts in the signal, I can tell from a distance if the batteries are about to go dead, and it's built like a tank. Again, my only gripe would be to add a booster for passive pickup players so there's no difference between using the G50 or a cable, but it's pretty close as it is. In a live situation, that really doesn't matter all that much with all the other racket going on.

Items You Recently Viewed

Our extended 45-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee applies on
this productBuy it, and if it isn't just right for you, return it!

What Our Customers Are Saying About zZounds "I've purchased a majority of my studio through zZounds, as a dad like me can't afford to pay for everything all upfront. Very great pay monthly payment options that will keep me purchasing through them forever." - Customer on May 22, 2015

A temporary customer reference number is assigned to each customer only while they are shopping on zZounds.com. If you call our customer service department for assistance, this number makes it easier for us to answer any questions you have about products, services or purchases.

A temporary customer reference number is assigned to each customer only while they are shopping on zZounds.com. If you call our customer service department for assistance, this number makes it easier for us to answer any questions you have about products, services or purchases.

1. zZounds offers the industry‘s most musician-friendly payment plans

zZounds offers a variety of Play as You Pay installment plans that allow you to get the gear you want today. While our competitors might offer house credit cards that require you to fill out an application and pass a credit check, our payment plans are easy to get, simple to use, and, best of all, accrue zero interest. Unlike those house credit cards that can leave you vulnerable to exorbitant interest charges once the promotional period ends, we never have and never will charge interest when you take advantage of one of the zZounds Play as You Pay plans.

2. zZounds guarantees the lowest price

Seen it for less somewhere else? Get it for less at zZounds. Simply click the “Seen it for less?” link on any product page and as long as we‘re not losing money, we‘ll beat any legitimate competitor‘s lowest price, usually within two hours. Want our best price even faster? Call us at 800-zZounds (800-996-8637), and we‘ll provide you with a lower price on the phone. Also, if you purchase from us and later find the product for less elsewhere, call or email us within 45 days, and we‘ll refund you the difference.

3. zZounds gets you your gear fast

At zZounds, you‘ll get your gear fast and, usually, with free delivery. Because we have warehouses in New Jersey, Nevada and Mississippi, nearly 95 percent of Americans reside within our two-day shipping zones. Combine this with the fact that many of our best-selling products qualify for free two-day delivery and you get expedited shipping without the additional cost.

4. zZounds makes returns super easy

Buy it, try it, like it, or return it to us for a full refund. It‘s just that simple. If you‘re not in love with what you bought, return it to zZounds within 45 days, and we‘ll promptly arrange for an exchange or a refund. No hassles. No hidden charges. And if a product‘s defective or damaged, call us at 800-zZounds (800-996-8637), and we‘ll email you a prepaid shipping label so you can easily return it to us at zero cost to you.

5. zZounds delivers top-rated customer service

zZounds has received multiple Bizrate® Circle of Excellence Platinum awards, placing us in the top 0.7 percent of Bizrate‘s network of 5,200 retailers. Our success in meeting the needs of our customers -- since 1996, we‘ve satisfied over 1,000,000 people -- is due in large part to the fact that zZounds only hires experienced musicians to answer your calls and emails, and they are never paid a commission.